House Session
The House debated a resolution to expel Representative George Santos (R-NY). If passed, he would be only the sixth member ever to be removed. Lawmakers were to vote on the resolution the fol…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,995 viewsThe House debated a resolution to expel Representative George Santos (R-NY). If passed, he would be only the sixth member ever to be removed. Lawmakers were to vote on the resolution the fol…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,995 viewsThe House continued work on the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
View in Congressional Chronicle1,285 viewsHouse lawmakers gathered to share their memories and reflect on the first anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Members spoke about how they felt during the day of the att…
1,871 viewsThe House passed an organized labor bill, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, that makes it easier for workers to unionize. Members also debated and passed the rule for the final…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,663 viewsThe House voted 219-209 in favor of the Senate-passed budget resolution containing President Biden’s COVID-19 pandemic response plan. Lawmakers also voted to reauthorize a national apprentic…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,833 viewsThe House passed legislation to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. It does not change state laws on cannabis but says the federal government would provide some regulation for stat…
View in Congressional Chronicle13,689 viewsThe House began work on the National Apprenticeship Act, a bill that seeks to expand apprenticeship opportunities.
View in Congressional Chronicle921 viewsThe House debated and passed by voice vote a $2 trillion Senate-passed coronavirus economic aid package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Lawmakers had hoped to pass t…
View in Congressional Chronicle10,638 viewsThe House impeached President Donald Trump for abuse of power (230-197) and obstruction of Congress (229-198), with Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) voting “present” on both articles of i…
View in Congressional Chronicle46,566 viewsThe House passed two bills. One would provide a path for undocumented farm workers to get green cards. The other was the final version of a fiscal year 2020 defense policy and programs bill.…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,419 viewsThe House passed a number of bills, including one that establishes a pension rehabilitation trust fund within the Treasury Department for multi-employer benefit plans. Another one sets human…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,953 viewsThe House speaker held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly-elected representatives. The event happens at the start of each Congress. The official swearing-in ceremony took place ear…
5,055 viewsThe House rejected in a 121-301 vote the Republican compromise immigration bill. Members then resumed debate on a fiscal year 2019 Defense Department spending bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,087 viewsThe Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues held a hearing on combating sexual harassment in the hotel, service, and airline industries. Employees and advocates from those industries shared …
1,658 viewsThe House considered the Make America Secure Appropriations Act, an annual spending bill covering the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, energy and water programs, and the legislat…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,982 viewsThe House Bipartisan Heroin Task Force held a roundtable to hear from physicians and public health advocates about heroin and synthetic drug abuse. Topics covered how these drugs affect the …
2,192 viewsHouse Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) held a ceremonial swearing-in and photo opportunity with members of the 115th Congress and their families. The event happens at the start of each Congre…
3,476 viewsThe House approved legislation that changes provisions in the Affordable Care Act dealing with tax deductions for medical care, a bill extending technical education programs, and a resolutio…
View in Congressional Chronicle895 viewsThe House debated the fiscal year 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,894 viewsFederal officials and members of Congress talked about ways to curb heroin use in the U.S., as well as treatment options for opioid addiction. Slides were presented. Representatives Frank Gu…
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